Blood Orange and Pea Sprout Salad This year's first siting of blood oranges occurred at the farmers' market on Sunday. It makes me smile since the pickings are pretty slim this time of year. So if you're looking for a salad that will help you stick to your New Year's resolution: More fresh veggies, less oil this is the one. It's a wonderful citrus infused salad that's easy … [Read more...]
Beet Carpaccio with Arugula, Radishes & Grapefruit
This is a great recipe for those times when you’re feeding a group of people with all kinds of dietary quirks, be it lactose in tolerance, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian or oil free. This salad meets every and all food restrictions including mine, the beet free diet. Because if you don’t want the beets, just take the salad from the on top. … [Read more...]
Parmesan Battered Fried Cauliflower: Thanksgiving Appetizer or Not
Fried cauliflower has been part of my Thanksgiving experience since I started paying attention to the meal. Before I started noticing food, Thanksgiving meant a big ante pasta plate with a weird veggie that tricked you into thinking it was celery but tasted like disgusting licorice, and gross olives. The only saving grace was the mashed rutabagas. … [Read more...]
Parmesan Battered Fried Cauliflower
Fried cauliflower has been part of my Thanksgiving experience since I started paying attention to the meal. Before I started noticing food, Thanksgiving meant a big ante pasta plate with a weird veggie that tricked you into thinking it was celery but tasted like disgusting licorice, and gross olives. The only saving grace was the mashed rutabagas. Slowly I became more … [Read more...]
Supper Club Wrap Up: Better late than never
The supper club for the Young Literati of the Los Angeles Library was a smashing success. Our friend and host Howard Fulfrost and Justin Veach of the Young Literati set the tone for an entertaining and enjoyable event. Oh and we raised money as well. A huge THANK YOU to all who attended, ate and donated to this wonderful cause. A special thanks to Dorothy of … [Read more...]
